Hocking: meaning, definitions and examples

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hocking

 

[ หˆhษ’kษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

selling goods

Hocking refers to the act of selling something, especially in a public place or through aggressive methods. It can involve promoting or displaying items to attract buyers.

Synonyms

hawking, peddling, selling, vending

Examples of usage

  • He was hocking old furniture at the flea market.
  • They were hocking their handmade crafts on the street corner.
  • She spent the afternoon hocking lemonade during the hot summer day.

Translations

Translations of the word "hocking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น hocking

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅ‰เค•เคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hocking

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hocking

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะพะบั–ะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ hocking

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ›ใƒƒใ‚ญใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hocking

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hocking

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hocking

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ˜ธํ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ูˆูƒูŠู†ุบ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hocking

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hocking

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้œ้‡‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hocking

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hocking

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฅะพะบะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒ™แƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Hocking

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hocking

Etymology

The term 'hocking' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'hok', which means to peddle or sell. Its roots can be traced back to the Old English 'hoka', implying a sense of haggling or bargaining over goods. Over time, 'hocking' developed into a more specific reference to the act of selling items, particularly in an informal or street-based environment. It gained popularity in the 19th century when traveling salespeople began to openly sell their wares in towns and markets. In modern usage, the word is often associated with vibrant street vendors and spirited salesmanship, highlighting the cultural and historical significance of commerce in public spaces.